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Jordan Peacock

Jordan Peacock (he/him)

5.0

(16)

2 years on StartPlaying

2 games hosted

Highly rated for: Creativity, Inclusive, Teacher

About me

I have worked in private game design as Sortilege since 2018, and currently have three RPG books in various stages of writing/editing/pre-print, to be released later this year. Typically I run games in-person at venues around the Twin Cities. I love teaching new systems and settings to new players: those who have never played an RPG before, or who maybe have only played Dungeons & Dragons before.

GM Style

๐Ÿฆ” I assume zero knowledge of system or setting going in. ๐ŸฆŸ Players should feel safe and welcome ๐Ÿฆš Players should know that their boundaries will be respected by me and everyone at my table. ๐Ÿฌ Most problems are fixed by talking about it. ๐Ÿฆ I am not interested in running a tactical combat simulation ๐Ÿฆ‹ The best conflicts do not have a straightforward win/lose outcome. I am interested in learning what trade-offs your character is willing to accept. ๐Ÿฆž Factions, social dilemmas, and political intrigue are always welcome ๐Ÿฆ† I will have a firm grasp of the rules, but I will not have every rule memorized. When in doubt I will look it up if I can get an answer quickly, or I will make a ruling and then follow up. ๐Ÿ‰ I use a variety of safety tools. Sometimes you don't know what will be a trigger until it shows up, or something you thought would be ok isn't (or vice versa). Consent is ongoing. ๐Ÿ“ I am ok with running games that have player vs. player conflict (including player death), character romances, and sex. However, these *always* require clear communication and opting-in by the entire table prior, and the presumption is that these will not occur unless otherwise agreed. ๐Ÿง One of the most important ingredients for success is agreement on tone and genre. Games are run primarily through the Sortilege Discord server and Foundry VTT, and will use a secondary system such as Roll20 only as-needed. Character sheets, rulebooks, and other resources will be provided. There are no assumed prior purchases for the players.

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Game Master Reviews (16)

Proficiencies

Players say this GM is great at:

Creativity

Inclusive

Teacher

Valerie avatar

Valerie

As a newcomer to RPG, the game last week was SUPER fun and I was really impressed with Jordan's facilitation. He was able to weave big themes and quickly establish a shared understanding between the crew of us at the table. It appealed to my highest level of intelligence while also being entirely based in fun and play.

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Matt

Jordan is a great game master, very good for new players and experienced alike. He's fun and creative, makes the game story engaging and interesting. He has a breadth of game knowledge and experience, and even creates his own games. I'd highly recommend Jordan to anyone.

Amber Christian avatar

Amber Christian

We had a great experience playing with Jordan as our Game Master. We were new to playing TTRPG, and Jordan was a great person to learn with. We played a game where we were hobbits working our way through the shire. Great sense of humor and spirit of fun while playing. It was a delightful introduction to playing, and we would definitely do it again!

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Mario Razon

I'm absolutely blown away by the level of interactivity in this game. The sheer number of choices available at every turn is mind-boggling. Every decision feels like it has a profound impact on the story, shaping the narrative in unexpected and thrilling ways. It's like living a parallel life, where my choices truly matter. The sense of immersion is unparalleled, making me feel like I'm not just playing a game, but actively participating in a simulated world.

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JB

As someone who has never played this type of game before, I had no idea what to expect, but to my surprise, I actually enjoyed progressing through the game and story. I like how there are numerous individuals, each with their own unique abilities and attributes, which makes the plot progression much more enjoyable and engaging. I also like that there are numerous options for how we could go through the story where it allows us to make our own decisions.

Naluz Josh avatar

Naluz Josh

The different background of the game makes it more immersive, The different characters, with their own unique abilities and personality, makes the storyline unpredictable. This game is a perfect choice for a group of friends looking to enjoy a relaxed but entertaining session.

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